Intellectual Disability
Getting on With It—An Athlete’s Perspective After World Games
‘Getting on with it’ is my motto to survive in life. At 34, I (Nakorn Thiptabmak) was the oldest athlete representing Team Thailand at the recent 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi.
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Athlete Leader Ben Haack Reflects on Autism Quiet Hour in Shops
On Friday, I was doing my rounds at the local shops when I noticed a sign. It said that there will be a quiet hour from 3-4 for people who have Autism.
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Milton Rosen the Rocks rock
Milton Rosen, a Special Olympics athlete, formed a close bond with Dwayne Johnson during their childhood.
Rhode Island Brothers Are Unified in Leading Inclusion
Evan and Jay are not only brothers, they are Unified basketball teammates at Ponaganset High School, a Unified Champion School.
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Renee Manfredi: A Messenger with a Mission
Renee Manfredi is a leader, athlete, singer and master of four languages who just happens to have autism.
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World Autism Awareness Day
An internationally recognized day on 2 April every year to raise awareness about people with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Learn more and read stories about Autism.
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On World DS Day: Celebrating Athletes with Down Syndrome—Who Prove Their Power, Ability Through Sports
People with intellectual disabilities (ID) are accomplishing more than anyone ever thought possible, as Special Olympics athletes prove every day around the world.
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An Athlete's Perspective on World Down Syndrome Day
By Special Olympic athlete, Chaica Al Qassimi, a Technical Officer, Judo, Special Olympics UAE team.
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Li Xiang
Li Xiang has been changing attitudes about people with intellectual disabilities all his life. In China, people with intellectual disabilities can face stigma from the moment of diagnosis.